a simple real food recipe :: rustic mashed potatoes

So simple.

Ridiculous good.

And ingredients you can feel good about nourishing your family.

There is nothing wrong with potatoes in moderation. They are full of vitamins and carbohydrates that your body and hormones need.

I leave the skin on for more fiber to balance out the starches, and load them up with nourishing healthy fats so they digest well and absorb the vitamins.

Whether they are alongside some nourishing meatloaf, or your roasted chicken dinner, I say enjoy your mashed potatoes 😉

Here’s how I do them up!

 

Kitchen Tips:

1. I love using red or yellow potatoes for mashed potatoes because they are “creamier” in texture (more moisture). BUT russets work well too and if money is tight and that is what is on sale, that is what I’m serving up 😉 When adding the milk to the potatoes maybe start out with ¼ cup and work up to 1/3 to a ½ cup depending on the potato you are using. I use more butter with russet potatoes sometimes if they are particularly dry – it will make the texture of the potatoes much creamier!
2. I don’t prefer my mashed potatoes super smooth like what you would get through a potato ricer or by blending – it isn’t chunky but you get the idea. If you prefer the other, then by all means go for the blender.
3. You can make these up ahead of time and keep them warm in a crock pot on low if you are serving a crowd and want to get ahead of yourself.
4. Read THIS, THIS, and THIS on why real whole milk, cream, and butter are NOT bad for you and should be a very nourishing part of your diet.

YOUR TURN!

What do you love serving mashed potatoes with? Let me know how you like the potatoes if you try them for the first time!